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Languages & Culture
Film & Media: 5 Forgotten Gems of Classic Hollywood
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Course details
Course code
Q00009770Course date
Start: 05/11/24
End: 03/12/24
Number of classes
5 sessionsTutor
George CromackFee range
Free to £37.00
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Availability
This course is for early booking only.
Course overview
Discover the hidden treasures of Classic Hollywood as you take a look into five often overlooked films from this era. Expand your knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the golden era of cinema.
This course is for early booking only.
Course description
Step into the iconic era of Classic Hollywood, spanning from the 1930s to the 1950s, characterised by the studio system and legendary stars. Explore the established cinematic conventions, glamour, and entertainment that defined this golden age of filmmaking
Throughout this course, you'll have the opportunity to delve into often overlooked gems of this era. Discover why some of these films may have been slightly forgotten compared to others. Analyse the motivations and factors that governed their production, considering both the appeal they had to audiences then and how they are interpreted today.
Films Covered: Shanghai Express (1932), Now, Voyager (1943), Lifeboat (1944), Destry Rides Again (1939), The Bishop’s Wife (1947).
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